Specifications

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Contents - Programming Manual
1 Remote Operation
Introduction 1-2
System Configuration 1-2
Interface Types 1-3
General Purpose Interface Bus (GP-IB) 1-3
What is the GP-IB? 1-3
Connecting the Agilent 71612 Series to the GP-IB 1-4
Cabling Arrangements 1-4
Using GP-IB 1-4
Operating Distances 1-5
Instrument Mode at Power On 1-5
Address Configuration 1-5
Local and Remote Modes 1-5
Using Local and Remote Commands 1-6
GP-IB Required Commands 1-6
Device Clear (CLEAR) 1-6
Serial Poll (SPOLL) 1-7
Remote Enable (REMOTE) 1-7
Local Lockout (LOCAL LOCKOUT) 1-7
Local (LOCAL) 1-7
Sending Commands Over GP-IB 1-7
Using Non-HP Controllers 1-8
Invalid Commands 1-8
Reading Data 1-8
Message Format 1-9
String 1-9
Numeric 1-9
Integer 1-9
A Number with Embedded Decimal Point 1-10
A Number with Embedded Decimal Point and Exponent 1-10
Boolean Parameters 1-10
Block Data 1-10
2 Programming the Agilent 71612 Series
Introduction 2-2
The Agilent 71612 Series Command Language 2-2
SCPI IEEE 488.2 Common Commands 2-2
IEEE Mandatory Commands 2-3
IEEE Optional Commands 2-3
SCPI Instrument Control Commands 2-3